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The ancient Egyptians believed they were created from the sun hitting the Nile (4)

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I believe the answer is:

eels

(Other definitions for eels that I've seen before include "Sea creatures found in lees" , "Food for Cockney" , "Smooth fishes" , "They swim" , "Slithery fish" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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